Sledding!

So, it's almost time for the kids to go spend Christmas with their dad......We decided to go sledding on their last day before they left. We went with some friends (the Jensen's) and had a really great time! We started out at a favorite sledding spot, but this year there is no sledding allowed. We ended up going to a spot near Dillon Falls and found a great spot!! The kids all had a good time and everyone stayed warm (except Ashley ~ she gave up her snow boots to her cousin Sierra and Ashley wore some old boots that are too small and not waterproof, so by the end of our trip her feet were frozen!) We played in the snow, tried all kinds of different sleds and finally found a great hill (too bad it was almost time for us to leave).

It was a great way to spend time with the kids before they had to leave. My favorite part of the trip was when little Harrison Jensen grabbed one of the sleds, jumped right on and went flying down the hill all by himself (he's only 3 years old). It was so cute!! I love my family and enjoy spending time with them doing things together! Happy Holidays to everyone ~ we all send our love!!

Blessings

I have much to be thankful this year! Although, it's been a tough year there are still many blessings to be thankful for - my family is my number one blessing! Even though there are times when I might think that being a part of this family contributes to my insanity - without them I would not be who I am today. As Christmas time approaches it makes me reflect on this last year and all of the many changes that have happened. We have moved (yes, again!), I quit my job and went back to school full time, Brittany is driving, Ashley will be getting her permit, Josh (my baby) just turned 11 and Justin has been busy trying to find a teaching job. Life can be chaotic at times and remembering that we truly do love one another is sometimes the only way to make it through. Each time I hear Christmas songs it makes me happy and sad all at the same time. Happy, because I love the holidays and I like listening to Christmas music - sad, because it was my mom's favorite holiday of all and it's difficult to try to figure out how to get through this thing called life without having her here as a part of it. Above all, I am truly grateful for each challenge and each blessing. I am a lucky girl and I know it! Happy Holidays!!!